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ARTS & CULTURE
GET OUT AND EXPLORE THE CITY
Bars and restaurants are opening back up. People all over are looking for live music and late-night camaraderie? McKinney has a wide range of bars, bistros, and more that are sure to satisfy every taste.
ZIN ZEN WINE BISTRO
Located in Adriatica Village, Zin Zen Wine Bistro serves more than 80 diff erent wines from around the world. A menu of appetizers, fl atbread pizzas, sandwiches, and house-made soups perfectly complement a selection of wine fl ights. Weekend evenings get busy with a variety of live music performers, from Th e 3 Amigos and Eric Erickson to Darwin Martin and Th e Guitar Sanctuary Showcase. More details at:
www.zinzenwine.com/events
TUPPS BREWERY
With a belief that beer is “greatly enhanced when consumed in the company of close friends,” TUPPS Brewery not only takes beer seriously. Th ey also want you to have a serious good time whenever you visit. TUPPS, currently located at the historic Cotton Mill, will soon make a new home near Downtown McKinney just east of Highway 5. Your palate certainly won’t go dry when visiting with over two-dozen beers to try. Learn more at:
www.tuppsbrewery.com
CADILLAC PIZZA PUB
Inspired by New York pizzerias, Cadillac Pizza Pub off ers a long list of gourmet pizzas and design-your-own delights. Hand selected spirits, wine, and featured brews pair well with the menu. Th ursday to Saturday evenings bring a range of live music including the Maylee Th omas Band, Southern Couch Band, singer/ songwriter Matthew Key, blues songstress Wanda King, and guitarist Justin Pickard. For more information check out:
www.cadillacpizzapub.com/live-music
Arts & Culture
E.J. WILLS GASTROPUB
With good food and live entertainment, E.J. Wills Gastropub holds true to their motto, “where friends and fl avor come together.” Whether you’re in the mood to quench your thirst with a cold one, looking for a great place for a weekend brunch, or date night, it’s hard to not enjoy a visit. Check out their menu and plan your visit at:
www.ejwillsgastropub.com
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THE COMEDY ARENA
From standup to improv comedy, Th e Comedy Arena has it all. If you’re in the mood for a few laughs and a good time, you won’t be disappointed with an evening at Th e Comedy Arena. With shows like Th e Unprecedented Improv Comedy Show to ComedySportz, there’s something for everyone. Oh, and if you’re looking to hone your craft , you’ll defi nitely want to check out their Open Mic Night. Learn more at:
www.thecomedyarena.com
THE CELT IRISH PUB
Great fun, food, and music can be found at Th e Celt Irish Pub in Historic Downtown McKinney. Patrons come for the live music Wednesday through Saturday. Folk/Irish/Celt music is a favorite, along with acts including the Glen McLaughlin Trio, Buzz Andrews, Plectra, Shane Frame, String Th eory, and Th e Bodarks. Don’t forget Open Mic Night. More details at:
www.theceltmckinney.com/ events-calendar
LONE STAR WINE CELLAR
Housed in a former theater, Lone Star Wine Cellar is in the heart of Historic Downtown McKinney. All wines are fermented, aged, and bottled on a 313-acre exotic animal ranch in Whitesboro. Also a live music venue, Lone Star has artist performances every Th ursday through Sunday including Mike Allyn, Ariana Ortiz, Harber Row, Tommy Williams, Matt Bell, and more. See the performance calendar at:
